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Meaning
Adj
●
Causing
offense
;
arousing
a
visceral
reaction
of
disgust
,
anger
,
hatred
,
sadness
, or indignation.
●
Relating to an
offense
or
attack
,
as opposed to
defensive.
●
In Sports:
Having
to do with
play
directed
at scoring.
Noun
●
In Military:
An attack.
●
The
posture
of
attacking
or
being able to
attack.
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Origin
offensive
English
offensif
French
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Aggressive
Invidious
Offencive
Vulgar
Hurtful
Obnoxious
Repugnant
Insulting
Abusive
Objectionable
Assault
Profane
Antonyms
Inoffensive
Defensive
Related
Inflammatory
Provocative
Racist
Hostile
Attack
Hateful
Disagreeable
Controversial
Dangerous
Invasion
Homophobic
Discriminatory
Hypocritical
Unfair
War
Unacceptable
Violent
Strike
Disrespectful
Cruel
Absurd
Irritating
Ironic
Uprising
Battle
Obscene
Rude
Rebellion
Inappropriate
Harmful
Counterattack
Campaign
Shocking
Insurgency
Annoying
Distasteful
Embarrassing
Bombing
Immoral
Acceptable
Unkind
Warfare
Army
Impolite
Coup
Fight
Intrusive
Siege
Indecent
Victory
Defamatory
Derogatory
Oppressive
Politically Incorrect
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